Raul Guerrero
512-***-**** - *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced professional with extensive customer service and sales experience, including a track record of listening to customers, negotiating agreements, and developing satisfied repeat customers.
SKILLS
● People engagement and relationship
building
● Team building and development
● Concise verbal and written communication
● Critical, innovative and creative thinking
● Conflict resolution
● Spanish language (written/spoken)
● Ability to scaffold information for diverse learners and audiences
● Ability to operate with autonomy under minimal
supervision
● Professional telephone manner
WORK HISTORY 03/2017 to 06/2022 Professional Musician, Mariachi Jalisciense - Dallas, TX 01/2001 to 08/2008 Professional Musician, Mariachi Relampago - Austin, TX
● Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and arrangements
● Led ensemble at rehearsals and during both live and recorded performances
● Planned/organized concerts/programs across north/central TX, TX Panhandle, OK, and MO 03/2017 to 12/2019 Bartender/Server, The Olive Garden - Allen, TX
● Followed bar operative protocol, providing feedback/improvements to management
● Provided superior service to guests and regulars in the bar and restaurant
● Supported new server training program
08/2015 to 03/2017 Artist in Residence, College Achieve Public Schools - Plainfield NJ
● Designed elementary music program for students K-6 across two campuses
● Administered after-school program for 50+ elementary students
● Managed school safety and security protocol including traffic control and fire safety systems
● Developed lasting relationships with students’ parents and Plainfield, NJ community 08/2008 to 06/2015 Teacher, Clark County School District, CCSD - Las Vegas, NV
● Grew Mariachi program, including increasing enrollment by 300% and managing fundraising efforts
● Developed relationships with parents and community, building trust through regular communication
● Piloted grant-funded program to address social-emotional learning competencies among middle school students
01/2003 to 04/2006 Regional Sales Director, Violins Etc. - Austin, TX
● Coordinated B2B sales operations within the assigned region
● Researched customer needs, market trends and competitor activities
● Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches, including securing major bid through RFP process
● Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking EDUCATION University of Nevada - Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV (Business & Industry License: Education